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ZinAmp Phono Stages

We are very proud to launch our new range of Valve and Solid State Phono Stages. Support for MM and MC carts and the option of an 18dB cross-feed filter to reduce surface and 'vertical' noise

Now available with the option of the Z-ACT Active Cartridge system

Available fully-assembled, or as a self-assembly kit, each is designed to not only sound beautiful, but to be truely usable and connectable with your existing setup. Two phono inputs are included and a line-level input for a CD player or streamer. All three inputs can be volume-contolled or taken at full line-level, providing truely flexible connectivity.

MC support comes from a low noise MC head-amp built into the phono stage. This has five selectable gain settings, supporting a much larger range of MC carts than a transformer solution - including cartridges with output signals as low as 0.05mV

  • Class A amplification - all tube or discreet transistor - no op amps!
  • Optional 18dB Cross-feed Filter - reduces vertical and surface noise from the vinyl disc
  • Optional Z-ACT active cartridge system
  • 3 Inputs; two phono, one line-level
  • Variable gain and cartridge loading via jumper switches
  • Line-level and volume-controlled outputs
  • Very low harmonic distortion, mostly lower 2nd order
  • Low Noise active MC head amplifier - where MC option is selected

ZinAmp Valve Phono Stage

Valve phono-stage with classic Class A tube design and a vintage sound that is never fatiguing. Available as MM Only or MM & MC, both with the option of an 18dB cross-feed filter. With line-level and volume-controlled outputs, can be used as a volume control for a line source like a CD player or streamer, simplifying your setup.
Ready Built from: £849
Self Assembly from: £479

ZinAmp Solid State Phono Stage

Solid-state phono-stage featuring a single-ended Class A circuit based on very-low-noise Zetex transistors. A sound that is transparent and revealing. Available as MM Only or MM & MC, both with the option of an 18dB cross-feed filter. With line-level and volume-controlled outputs, can be used as a volume control for a line source like a CD player or streamer, simplifying your setup.
Ready Built from: £749
Self Assembly from: £399

Z-ACT Active Cartridge System

ZinAmp's Z-ACT Phono system employs active circuitry to eliminate the effects of cable capacitance, transforming the sound of your MM phono setup.

It eliminates cross-talk, response-humps, phase shift and other unwanted effects associated with MM cartridges.

It uses low voltage phantom-power and works with any standard turntable. This will literally transform the sound of your MM setup. An unbeatable upgrade!

With Phantomiser Power-Supply: £449
Optional Upgrade on Valve Phono Amp: £299
Optional Upgrade on SSD Phono Amp: £299

Headmeister - Moving Coil Head Amp

An exceptionally high-fidelity moving coil stage. Featuring the same low noise, high performance circuitry in our MC phono-stages.

For customers with an existing MM phono stage who want to upgrade to an MC setup and achieve the 'absolute best' results, it supports any MC cartridge - even with outputs as low as 0.05mV

Features extensive power filtering and linear voltage regulation. Harmonic distortion is very low at around 0.002%

Complete with Power Supply: £499